Russian attacks on the capital continue unabated in Ukraine. On the night between September 16 and 17, starting shortly after midnight, the first explosions began in central Kyiv. A drone and ballistic missile attack hit a school and other buildings, causing at least 12 injuries, including two children, according to the city’s mayor Vitali Klitschko. Additional damage to buildings was reported in the Holosiivskyi district and the Brovary and Fastivskyi districts. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities also reported three people injured, including a child, in a Russian attack on a residential building in Odesa, on the Black Sea coast.
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Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russian territory also continue, aiming to strike defense infrastructure and oil refineries, inflicting damage on the Russian economy and supply chains. In the Yaroslavl region, where the Slavneft-YANOS refinery is located, one of the five largest in Russia, a facility was hit. According to Governor Mikhail Yevrayev, air defenses shot down 65 drones during the attack. “There is damage to the oil refinery. Operations are underway to quickly extinguish the fires. Additionally, falling debris shattered windows of several residential buildings and damaged cars. There are no deaths or injuries,” Yevrayev wrote on the Max platform.
In the Rostov region, explosions were reported at a military airport. Governor Yuri Slyusar stated that drones were destroyed overnight in the Millerovsky and Kamensky districts, adding that there were currently no casualties or ground damage. The Millerovo military airport in the Rostov region had already been hit previously by Ukrainian forces.
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US Congress approves sanctions package against Russia
Meanwhile, the United States Congress has approved the so-called “Graham Bill,” a measure that includes a broad package of sanctions against Moscow officials and key pillars of the Russian economy. This measure, named after the late American Senator Lindsey Graham, one of its major contributors, aims to undermine Russia’s ability to continue financing the war against Kyiv. The measure was approved with 262 votes in favor and 159 against in the House, following Senate approval last July, and now goes to President Donald Trump for enactment.
This is the most ambitious and impactful initiative supporting Ukraine since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The decision comes after two years of stagnation regarding support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had urged the approval of the measure, making a direct appeal to senators shortly before they voted last month.
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